The Kundalini Yoga Experience Bringing Body, Mind, and Spirit Together

by O'Keeffe, Darryl; Khalsa, Guru Dharma Singh

• ISBN13: 9780743225823
• ISBN10: 0743225821
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-08-27
• Publisher: Atria Books

Summary

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL TO LIVE THE LIFE YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED.Kundalini yoga engages your unique sources of energy -- those that empower your spirit as well as your body. Drawing from the riches of ancient yogic tradition,The Kundalini Yoga Experienceoffers a system of physical poses, breathing techniques, and focused meditations that, when practiced together, will bring you Increased physical health and strength Emotional balance Heightened sensory awareness Enhanced intuition and creativity Greater peace and fulfillment in relationships A deeper sense of your own spiritualityUnlike any other yoga guide,The Kundalini Yoga Experienceencourages you to develop a practice that suits your needs. At the start, a simple numerological profile based on your birth date reveals your strengths and weaknesses. From there, you'll learn which exercises and meditations will be most effective in helping you balance each energy center (or chakra) in your body. Clear instructions and photographs guide you through each step, and as you move from one to another, you'll see how physical movement and spiritual reflection go hand in hand to heal and strengthen every part of you.With regular practice, you'll be surprised at how strong, healthy, and fulfilled you feel. Experiencing the power of Kundalini is your birthright -- embrace it!

Author Biography

Guru Dharam S. Khalsa teaches at the School of Kundalini Yoga (SKY) in the United Kingdom. He studied with Yogi Bhajan -- the man who first introduced the practice of Kundalini Yoga to the United States -- for more than twenty years.

Table of Contents

About this book	p. 8
Introduction: Kundalini: the essence of yoga	p. 10
Yogi Bhajan: a modern master	p. 15
You, your numbers, and your chakras	p. 16
Yogic Numerology	p. 17
Using the Numbers	p. 17
What are Your Numbers?	p. 19
The Soul Body	p. 21
The Negative Mind	p. 22
The Positive Mind	p. 23
The Neutral Mind	p. 24
The Physical Body	p. 25
The Are Line	p. 26
The Aura	p. 27
The Pranic Body	p. 28
The Subtle Body	p. 29
The Radiant Body	p. 30
The Embodiment	p. 31
The Chakra System	p. 32
1st Chakra	p. 35
2nd Chakra	p. 36
3rd Chakra	p. 37
4th Chakra	p. 38
5th Chakra	p. 39
6th Chakra	p. 40
7th Chakra	p. 41
Your Chakra Balance	p. 42
The Chakra Questionnaire	p. 42
Your practice	p. 50
The Kundalini Yoga Experience	p. 51
Your Personal Preparation	p. 52
The kriyas and meditations	p. 60
A Kriya and Meditation for Everyone for Every Day	p. 61
Muladhara: Kriya for the First Chakra	p. 64
Svadhisthana: Kriya for the Second Chakra	p. 70
Manipura: Kriya for the Third Chakra	p. 78
Anahata: Kriya for the Fourth Chakra	p. 84
Vishuddha: Kriya for the Fifth Chakra	p. 88
Ajna: Kriya for the Sixth Chakra	p. 94
Sahasrara: Kriya for the Seventh Chakra	p. 100
Meditation for the Soul Body	p. 106
Meditation for the Negative Mind	p. 107
Meditation for the Positive Mind	p. 108
Meditation for the Neutral Mind	p. 109
Meditation for the Physical Body	p. 110
Meditation for the Arc Line	p. 111
Meditation for the Aura	p. 112
Meditation for the Pranic Body	p. 113
Meditation for the Subtle Body	p. 114
Meditation for the Radiant Body	p. 115
Meditation for the Embodiment	p. 116
Kundalini components	p. 118
Breath	p. 119
Mantras	p. 121
Mudras	p. 125
Asanas	p. 128
Bandhs	p. 134
Glossary	p. 136
Bibliography and resources	p. 138
About the authors	p. 140
Index	p. 141
Acknowledgements	p. 143
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